Suzanne
Hey guys I'm in 8th grade and my teacher assigned us girls in the class to read speak and the boys to read twisted I told my dad about what is in the book and he said it was bad and so does my aunt so I need you guys to answer to see if my dad and aunt are over reacting thanks guys please answer :)
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I believe I read Speak in the 6th grade and many times after it. It is truly an amazing book that I always recommend people should read. Melinda, the protagonist, is easy to connect with and you can feel sorry for her the moment you start to dive into it.
To be honest, I believe your dad and aunt are misjudging the book. The scene in which Melinda describes her rape has been edited out and is simply just like this:
"He unzipped his jeans
and smiled."
That is as far as it goes. I don't believe there is anything more graphic than that. There is one swear word in it, but that's all. It is a word all of us have heard by the time we are in the eighth grade anyways.
Show the scene to your dad and aunt and prove it is not graphic. They can't shield you from that subject, anyways. It is vital for you to know that not every boy is the nicest guy around. It is good that you are aware of the dangers of going to a party. Plus, Speak itself is an amazing book. I would recommend it to anyone.
I believe I read Speak in the 6th grade and many times after it. It is truly an amazing book that I always recommend people should read. Melinda, the protagonist, is easy to connect with and you can feel sorry for her the moment you start to dive into it.
To be honest, I believe your dad and aunt are misjudging the book. The scene in which Melinda describes her rape has been edited out and is simply just like this:
"He unzipped his jeans
and smiled."
That is as far as it goes. I don't believe there is anything more graphic than that. There is one swear word in it, but that's all. It is a word all of us have heard by the time we are in the eighth grade anyways.
Show the scene to your dad and aunt and prove it is not graphic. They can't shield you from that subject, anyways. It is vital for you to know that not every boy is the nicest guy around. It is good that you are aware of the dangers of going to a party. Plus, Speak itself is an amazing book. I would recommend it to anyone.
good mystery books for 8th grade girl?
RAWR babe
im not into the whole twilight scence, so please dont suggest them...
im really into mystery lately, and i really like elizabeth chandler, so if you have any suggestions, id love to hear them!! :]]]
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YESSSS! U just made may day, I'm in 8th grade too and everyone of my friends is OBSESSED with twighlight, I keep on telling them that the plot is stupid and predictible, but they don't listen to me.
I love mysterys.. and elizabeth chandler. I loved the Dark Secret Series and Summer City. Heres the link to all the books shes written
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?ATH=Elizabeth+Chandler
Heres my favorite mysteries
1) And Then There Were None (Also 10 little Indians) by Agatha Christie- 12 people all get mysterious letters invited to an island, these people are all different except for one thing... they've all killed someone. Slowly, people begin dying off in line with a mysterious poem in the house. Whos killing them?? This is my favorite mystery of all time.
2) Someone is Hiding on Alcatraz Island. BY eve bunting
When he offends the toughest gang in his San Francisco school, Danny tries to elude them by going to Alcatraz only to find himself and a Park Service employee trapped by the gang in an old prison cell block.
3) The body of Christophere Creed- The Body of Christopher Creed relates the story of the mysterious disappearance of a high school outcast. Christopher Creed is the boy no one likes, the boy the popular kids bully and tease, the boy that never seems to fit in with any of the high school cliques. When Christopher Creed disappears, however, he captures the attention of the entire town, and he upsets the lives of those who tormented him. Creed's disappearance has a profound effect on Torey Adams, Steepleton high school's popular football star. Torey makes a mission out of trying to discover what happened to his classmate, and in the process discovers important truths about the impact his actions have on the lives of others.
4) The Westing Game- Sixteen interesting and bizarre characters, who live in a mysterious apartment building, compete to become heir to the Westing millions. Loooove this one!!! Great characters, and a shocking ending you'll never see coming!
Heres the top 10 list of best teen mysteries
1)Down the rabbit hole by Peter Abrahams
2)Ransom by Lois Duncan
3) The Perfect Shot by Elaine Marie Alphin
4) Bad Kitty by Michele Jaffe (I did not like this book)
5) The Christopher killer : a forensic mystery by Alane Ferguson
6) Silent to the bone by E.L. Konigsburg (AMAZING!!)
7) Something wicked : a Horatio Wilkes mystery by Alan Gratz
8) Shadowed summer by Saundra Mitchell
9) Dirty laundry by Daniel Ehrenhaft
10) The diamond of Drury Lane by Julia Goldi
Hope this helped ;)
YESSSS! U just made may day, I'm in 8th grade too and everyone of my friends is OBSESSED with twighlight, I keep on telling them that the plot is stupid and predictible, but they don't listen to me.
I love mysterys.. and elizabeth chandler. I loved the Dark Secret Series and Summer City. Heres the link to all the books shes written
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/booksearch/results.asp?ATH=Elizabeth+Chandler
Heres my favorite mysteries
1) And Then There Were None (Also 10 little Indians) by Agatha Christie- 12 people all get mysterious letters invited to an island, these people are all different except for one thing... they've all killed someone. Slowly, people begin dying off in line with a mysterious poem in the house. Whos killing them?? This is my favorite mystery of all time.
2) Someone is Hiding on Alcatraz Island. BY eve bunting
When he offends the toughest gang in his San Francisco school, Danny tries to elude them by going to Alcatraz only to find himself and a Park Service employee trapped by the gang in an old prison cell block.
3) The body of Christophere Creed- The Body of Christopher Creed relates the story of the mysterious disappearance of a high school outcast. Christopher Creed is the boy no one likes, the boy the popular kids bully and tease, the boy that never seems to fit in with any of the high school cliques. When Christopher Creed disappears, however, he captures the attention of the entire town, and he upsets the lives of those who tormented him. Creed's disappearance has a profound effect on Torey Adams, Steepleton high school's popular football star. Torey makes a mission out of trying to discover what happened to his classmate, and in the process discovers important truths about the impact his actions have on the lives of others.
4) The Westing Game- Sixteen interesting and bizarre characters, who live in a mysterious apartment building, compete to become heir to the Westing millions. Loooove this one!!! Great characters, and a shocking ending you'll never see coming!
Heres the top 10 list of best teen mysteries
1)Down the rabbit hole by Peter Abrahams
2)Ransom by Lois Duncan
3) The Perfect Shot by Elaine Marie Alphin
4) Bad Kitty by Michele Jaffe (I did not like this book)
5) The Christopher killer : a forensic mystery by Alane Ferguson
6) Silent to the bone by E.L. Konigsburg (AMAZING!!)
7) Something wicked : a Horatio Wilkes mystery by Alan Gratz
8) Shadowed summer by Saundra Mitchell
9) Dirty laundry by Daniel Ehrenhaft
10) The diamond of Drury Lane by Julia Goldi
Hope this helped ;)
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